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2 days ago
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Tropical moisture moves into the region today
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Wednesday morning! Clouds are starting to spill into the area from a weak tropical low traversing the state of Florida this morning. Morning clouds will help keep temperatures milder today as humidity levels increase too. More clouds than sunshine through the morning and into the afternoon we watch for a few spotty to isolated showers move into the region from this tropical low to our southeast. Highs will be slightly cooler than average with readings in the low 80s. This low is very unorganized; however, over the next 7 days the National Hurricane Center gives it a very low chance of development if it even stays off the coast. Tonight mostly cloudy and mild again with readings near 70. For the remainder of the week we will watch for a few spotty showers across the region as temperatures climb to near 90 by Friday. Areas to our north will have a better chance of showers and storms as a disturbance moves across the upper air stream. Locally, as high pressure builds across the south, our weekend rain chances increase as we also have to watch for a few thunderstorm complexes to move across the southeast. These potentially will bring in heavy rainfall and damaging wind. Next week temperatures will be near average for the most part with isolated showers and storms. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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National Hurricane Center already watching potential system off Carolina coast
MIAMI, Fla. (WNCN) — The hurricane season just started Sunday, but as of Monday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center is already watching something for possible development later this week. Monday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla. identified an area off the southeastern coast of the United States that has the potential for tropical development later in the week. The National Hurricane Center said, 'A non-tropical area of low pressure is forecast to form near or offshore of the southeastern U.S. coast during the next couple of days. If the system remains offshore, the low could gradually develop some subtropical or tropical characteristics later this week while moving northeastward at 10 to 15 mph.' 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season kicks off; 3 to 5 major hurricanes predicted The area of low pressure hasn't even developed yet or arrived off the southeast coast, but the Hurricane Center says there is a 10% chance of developing in the next seven days. That means this system is very unlikely to become a named tropical system, but it does appear it will help bring rain to central North Carolina later this week and this weekend. Monday was the first time in eight days we did not have rain in central North Carolina, but showers will move back into the area starting Thursday and Friday, with good chances heading into the weekend. Only 6% of tropical activity throughout the season happens in June, but early season storms aren't unheard of. The first name when a system does develop this year is Andrea. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-05-2025
- Climate
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An in-depth look at the 2025 Central Pacific Hurricane Season Outlook
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Forecasters with NOAA's Central Pacific Hurricane Center and Climate Prediction Center announced a 30% chance of below-normal tropical cyclone activity for the upcoming Central Pacific Hurricane Season. Officials added that the outlook indicates a 50% chance of a near-normal hurricane season and a 20% chance that it will be above-normal. What does Hawaii's 2025 hurricane season look like? In terms of storm numbers, the forecast calls for 1 to 4 tropical cyclones across the Central Pacific, which is located north of the equator between 140°W and the International Date Line. A near-normal season has four or five tropical cyclones, which include tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes. The outlook is a guide to the overall seasonal tropical cyclone activity in the centralPacific basin and does not predict whether or how many of these systems will affectHawaii. The central Pacific hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through November 30. 'Even though this season is predicted to be less active, now is the time for residents and businesses to prepare for hurricane season,' said Chris Brenchley, NOAA Central Pacific Hurricane Center director. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center uses satellites, land and ocean-based sensors and aircraft reconnaissance missions, all operated by NOAA and its partners, to monitortropical cyclone activity. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news These observations are then fed into a variety of NOAA computer models that run on state-of-the-art supercomputers. This information is then used by forecasters to develop storm track and intensity forecasts and provide impact-based decision support services to emergency managers at the county, state and federal levels. Forecast and communication improvements this season: NOAA's Central Pacific Hurricane Center and National Hurricane Center are extending forecasts a day longer on the sustained hurricane-force wind field (74 miles per hour) from 48 to 72 hours. New this year, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center and National Hurricane Center will be able to issue potential tropical cyclone advisory products up to 72 hours before the anticipated arrival of storm surge or tropical-storm-force winds on land, giving communities more time to prepare. Storm surge is the water pushed onto shore by the winds swirling around a hurricane. Beginning this year, the National Weather Service will provide storm surge flooding forecasts for the main Hawaiian Islands (Kauai County, Oahu, Maui County, and Hawaii County) so that county emergency managers can better warn coastal residents and businesses. NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service will offer a new tool that uses satellite observations to help better predict tropical cyclone formation and rapid intensification. The tool is now available for both the Atlantic and Central Pacific basins. Hawaii is a NWS StormReady state, one of only eight states in the nation. Participation in the StormReady program helps to make communities ready, responsive and resilient to weather hazards when they strike. Each county, community and government in Hawaii — from the Big Island to Kauai — has worked to enhance their readiness for the multitude of hazardous weather that can strike the state. Check out more news from around Hawaii For more information, visit NOAA's Central Pacific Hurricane Center: National Hurricane Center. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
E&E News
16-05-2025
- Climate
- E&E News
NOAA expects below-normal Pacific hurricane season
Between one and four tropical cyclones are forecast to form in the Pacific Basin this year, NOAA said, which would be a below-normal season. In an early season Pacific storm forecast, NOAA's Central Pacific Hurricane Center and Climate Prediction Center said the outlook 'is a guide to the overall seasonal tropical cyclone activity in the central Pacific Basin and does not predict whether or how many of these systems will affect Hawaii.' A near-normal season, which starts June 1, has four or five tropical storms. 'Even though this season is predicted to be less active, now is the time for residents and businesses to prepare for hurricane season,' Chris Brenchley, director of the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, said in a news release. Advertisement The central Pacific is defined as ocean area north of the equator and between 140 degrees west and the International Date Line.
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15-05-2025
- Climate
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National Hurricane Center issues first daily tropical outlook of the season. Are you ready?
The National Hurricane Center issued its first daily tropical outlook of the 2025 hurricane season this morning, Thursday, May 15, and the news is good: "Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next seven days." It's actually the second tropical outlook of the season, though, even if we're not yet in the official season. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location The agency issued a tropical outlook March 17, highlighting an area showing some potential of development well east of Florida. The non-tropical area of low pressure didn't bring any subsequent advisories. ➤ Track all active storms What's different about May 15 is that the National Hurricane Center will issue tropical outlooks twice a day until the 2025 hurricane season ends Nov. 30. If a system strengthens into a named storm — or if an unnamed storm shows signs of strengthening and impacting the coast — regular advisories will be issued. Look for daily stories from USA TODAY Network-Florida on conditions in the tropics using those outlooks and advisories, along with forecasts from other hurricane experts, including AccuWeather, Florida meteorologist Dr. Ryan Truchelut and Philip Klotzbach, meteorologist at Colorado State University. The first named storm of the season will be Andrea. Here's the first of the National Hurricane Center's daily outlooks as of 8 a.m., May 15. The National Hurricane Center didn't highlight any tropical waves in the Atlantic basin May 15. The Atlantic basin consists of the northern Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America. NOAA changed its naming convention for the Gulf of Mexico after the U.S. Geological Survey changed the name on U.S. maps per President Trump's order. Forecasters urge all residents to keep an eye on the tropics and to always be prepared. ➤ Creating hurricane supplies kit important, but what if money is tight? Tips, resources to help Tropical outlooks are issued every day by the National Hurricane Center starting May 15 through Nov. 30. ➤ Where can I find Hurricane Center's tropical outlooks? ➤ Where will Hurricane Center issue advisories? A map highlights "significant areas of disturbed weather and their potential for development during the next seven days," said Larry Kelly, hurricane specialist with the National Hurricane Center, in an email. Contained in the outlook are the probabilities the area could develop into a tropical cyclone over the next 48 hours and seven days: A low probability of development ranges from 0-30% (designated in yellow) A medium probability of development ranges from 40-60% (designated in orange) A high probability of development ranges from 70-100% (designated in red) "The hatched areas on the graphic represent the potential formation area during the forecast period. It is important to note that it is not a forecast track and just a formation area," Kelly said. The colored, hatched areas on the National Hurricane Center's tropical outlook map indicate "areas where a tropical cyclone — which could be a tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane — could develop," said National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome. ➤ In a rush? 15 things you should know before 2025 hurricane season arrives The colors make it visibly clear how likely a system could develop, with yellow being low, orange medium, and red high. The National Hurricane Center generally doesn't issue tropical advisories until there is a named storm, but there is an exception. "If a system is near land and there is potential for development, the National Hurricane Center won't wait before it issues advisories, even if the system hasn't become an actual storm. This gives residents time to prepare," Rhome said. "The tropical weather outlook provides forecasts on areas of disturbed weather that could develop into tropical cyclones," Kelly said. "It highlights the location, movement, and development potential of these systems over the next two to seven days. "This information is important for early preparation and awareness during hurricane season so you can be prepared for the hazards that systems can bring, including storm surge, flooding, strong winds, tornadoes and hazardous marine and beach conditions." Predictions released as of May 13 predict an above-normal number of named tropical systems, ranging from: Named storms: 13-21 Hurricanes: 7-10 Major hurricanes: 3-5 ➤ Florida is No. 1. That's not good when it comes to hurricane season predictions. See forecast Named storms: 14 Hurricanes: 7 Major hurricanes: 3 The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said. The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center. Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include: Tropical cyclone is the generic term used by the National Weather Service, NOAA and the National Hurricane Center for any tropical system, even if it's in the tropical Atlantic basin. To be more precise, a tropical cyclone is a "rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level circulation," NOAA sadi. Once maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, what it is called is determined by where it originated: : for storms in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. : for storms in the Northwest Pacific. : for storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. We will update our tropical weather coverage daily. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Tropics watch: NHC issues 1st daily tropical outlook hurricane season
